People moves: Ok Tedi Mining, PNG Rubber Board, PNGRFL, and more

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A new MD for Ok Tedi Mining, appointees to the new PNG Rubber Board, an acting CEO for the PNGRFL and others appointments

In brief: 25 billion kina of mining investment in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Over 25 billion kina of mining investments over next decade expected, and New Britain Palm Oil hit by kina’s value. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Deal to purchase Motukea for port relocation signed, and other business stories

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State Solicitor refuses approval for purchase of Motukea island land for port relocation, Confusion over Ok Tedi compensation payments, report says PNG state-owned enterprises under performing compared to Pacific counterparts. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Return to democracy good for Fiji economic growth, say rating agencies

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Last week’s elections in Fiji are ‘credit positive’, according to the Moody’s rating agency, after the leader of the 2006, Commodore Frank Bainimarama was sworn in this week as a democratically-elected prime minister.

Air Niugini and PNG Ports for partial sale: Papua New Guinea zeros in on its state-owned enterprises

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First Air Niugini, then PNG Power … then PNG Ports and the National Airports Corporation? The Papua New Guinea government is embarking on a grand plan to reinvigorate state-owned enterprises. But privatisation is not the only option to ensure SOEs function as viable entities.

Program firms up for Papua New Guinea Advantage Summit

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September’s Papua New Guinea Advantage Investment and Infrastructure Summit looks like being the largest ever, with delegate registrations up and a very strong roster of high profile speakers, say organisers.

In brief: Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, and other business stories

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Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, Crater Gold raising funds for mine development, and regional tuna stock report due out August. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Government to deliver military infrastructure upgrades, and other business stories

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The PNG Government plans to rebuild the country’s military barracks by 2017, InterOil halts drilling at Wahoo-1, and Bank of South Pacific plans share buyback. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Creating jobs is the challenge in Papua New Guinea, says Asian Development Bank

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One of the biggest economic and social challenges facing the PNG government is jobs growth for its rapidly growing workforce in a post-LNG construction economy, according to the Asian Development Bank’s latest report card.

In brief: Government prepares to relocate Moresby port to Motukea Island, and other business stories

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The national government prepares to buy Motukea Port from Curtain Bros, exports of LNG could double in five years and fuel prices fall. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.